Actor Nakamura Nakazô I as Honzô – Works – Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

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Actor Nakamura Nakazô I as Honzô

Actor Nakamura Nakazô I as Honzô

初代中村仲蔵の本蔵

Katsukawa Shunshô (Japanese, 1726–1792)

Japanese

Edo period

1771 (Meiwa 8), 4th month

Medium/Technique Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper

Dimensions Hosoban; 32.1 x 15 cm (12 5/8 x 5 7/8 in.)

Credit Line William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection

Accession Number21.4165

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings

ClassificationsPrints

DescriptionPlay: Chûshingura
Theater: Nakamura

Signed Shunshô ga
春章画

Marks Artist's seal: Rin (in jar shape)

ProvenanceNovember 1912, purchased by William S. and John T. Spaulding from Frank Lloyd Wright; December 1, 1921, given by William S. and John T. Spaulding to the Museum.